University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for the University of Huddersfield?

The University of Huddersfield's standard requirement is IELTS Academic 6.0 with no element below 5.5, which the Computer Science BSc, Law LLB and International Business MSc pages all use. Some courses ask for more, such as 7.0 for International Business (Professional Practice) MSc. PTE Academic is 59 in every skill. Huddersfield does not accept IELTS Online, and Duolingo is not on its list.
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Huddersfield IELTS on course pages

These course pages were read on 8 October 2026. Each sets a minimum IELTS score or equivalent and links back to the international entry requirements page.

CourseLevelIELTS
Computer Science BScUndergraduate6.0, no element lower than 5.5
Law LLBUndergraduate6.0, no element lower than 5.5
International Business MScPostgraduate6.0, no element lower than 5.5
International Business (Professional Practice) MScPostgraduate7.0, no element lower than 6.5

PTE and other tests Huddersfield accepts

From Huddersfield's international entry requirements page. Huddersfield does not accept IELTS Online, the PTE or TOEFL Home Editions, or Oxford ELLT Digital. Duolingo does not appear in its table. It says it will not normally waive the requirement for speakers of other languages who completed a programme taught in English in their home country.

TestStandard required scoreValidity
IELTS Academic (not online) or One Skill Retake6.0, no lower than 5.5 in any element2 years
Pearson PTE Academic59 overall, 59 minimum in each skill2 years
TOEFL (not Home Edition)87; Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 212 years
LanguageCert International65, no component lower than 602 years
Oxford ELLT Global6, no component lower than 52 years
WAEC or NECOC6 or aboveNo expiry

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Indian, Pakistani and Nigerian applicants

Huddersfield's country entries for India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Nigeria all refer back to the main English table, so a Standard XII or other school-English waiver is not stated by Huddersfield. Nigerian applicants can use WAEC or NECO English at C6. Its Nigeria entry says WAEC holders are recommended to take the International Foundation Year for undergraduate entry, which is an academic rule.

Pre-sessional English, CAS interviews and the Student visa

Huddersfield's Pre-Sessional Programme is delivered fully online over 6 to 12 weeks, with September and January intakes, for students who hold a conditional degree offer. A CAS for the degree follows successful completion. Fees and entry scores are not stated on that page.

Huddersfield's CAS issuing policy says the university may request an interview to check that an applicant's intent to study is genuine, and that pre-CAS interviews form part of its checks. It refers to a non-refundable deposit.

For a Student visa, UK Visas and Immigration asks for English at CEFR B2 for degree-level study and B1 below degree level, per gov.uk. At degree level, gov.uk adds, your university can assess your English itself and may ask you to take a different test.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Huddersfield programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

Does the University of Huddersfield accept PTE?+

Yes, but not the Home Edition: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Does Huddersfield accept Duolingo?+

Duolingo does not appear in Huddersfield's table of accepted English language qualifications.

Does Huddersfield accept IELTS Online?+

No. Huddersfield's table states that the online IELTS test is not accepted. IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted at 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Can Indian students study at Huddersfield without IELTS?+

A Standard XII English waiver is not stated by Huddersfield. Its India entry refers to the main table of tests.

Does Huddersfield accept an MOI letter?+

Normally not. Huddersfield says it will not normally waive the requirement for students who completed a programme taught in English in their home country.

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